In recent years, the question of whether and to what extent states are bound by human rights treaty obligations when they act abroad has given rise to considerable debate in academic circles, courtrooms and military operations. Focusing on treaties considerably jeopardized during the 'war on terror', namely the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights and the Convention against Torture, The Extraterritorial Application of Selected Human Rights Treaties takes stock of the key developments informing the discussion to date. Together with the...
In recent years, the question of whether and to what extent states are bound by human rights treaty obligations when they act abroad has given rise to...
